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July 19, 2022
69 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Richard F. Gately, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record, and the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — A communication dated July 7, 2022, was received from His Honor the...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, and the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, and the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $4,196,640.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Stabilization Fund Acct# 704059-596100 $4,196,640.00 To:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be laid on the table — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 2, Article vii, 2-41 Human Resources Director; Planning and Direction of...
Motion made and 2nd that THE MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that THE MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be laid on the table — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 2, Article xviii, Compensation of Officers and Employees as follows (deletion...
Motion made and 2nd that THE MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that THE MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
Approve the special event permit
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Abstained).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Abstained)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by c.n. Wood Enviro LLC, 200 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to amend Landowner's Decision and Notice of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The proposed lbod zoning ordinance amendment and the proposed lbod zoning map amendment be referred to one combined public hearing
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed LBOD zoning ordinance amendment and the proposed LBOD zoning map amendment BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed LBOD zoning ordinance amendment and the proposed LBOD zoning map amendment BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed LBOD zoning ordinance amendment and the proposed LBOD zoning map amendment BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed LBOD zoning ordinance amendment and the proposed LBOD zoning map amendment BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated July 7, 2022, was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Approve the minor modification with the condition that all existing conditions remain in effect
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION with the condition that all existing conditions remain in effect, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION with the condition that all existing conditions remain in effect, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules and allow petitioner to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow petitioner to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow petitioner to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Deny the request — Petition by Verizon New England Inc., 63 High Street, Danvers, Massachusetts 01970, to remove Provision No. 2 from conditions for grant of right in a way in Montvale Avenue as...
Motion made and 2nd to DENY THE REQUEST, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to DENY THE REQUEST, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Boston Gas dba National Grid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 354 feet of 4-inch,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Boston Gas dba National Grid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 354 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main in East...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Boston Gas dba National Grid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 354 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main in East Dexter Avenue from...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent memorandum dated July 8, 2022 as follows: 1. In order to avoid overflow structures in the...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent memorandum dated July 8, 2022 as follows: 1. In order to avoid overflow structures in the street, the Petitioner shall remain at least 5 feet away from the edge of the structures. The Petitioner shall not go over said structures; 2. The Petitioner shall work with Eversource to relocate one pole; 3. The Petitioner shall remove an old 2 inch iron main, as well as crossing the 3 new service lines to Knight Street that will have to be field located and the 5 foot clearance provided; 4. The Petitioner shall clearly mark out the proposed location of the main for field review to ensure there are no detrimental impacts on the adjacent water or sewer mains and obtain a permit to perform this installation prior to excavation; 5. The paving in East Dexter Avenue is brand new and the Petitioner shall restore the pavement with a 2 inch grind and inlay for a distance of 25 feet beyond the disturbance of the roadway in each direction. DPW reserves the right to extend this further if necessary; 6. The Petitioner shall restore to a proper grade acceptable to the abutter the disturbance to the adjacent driveway. Any disturbed curbing must be restored to DPW specifications and all sidewalk work is the responsibility of the developer, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent memorandum dated July 8, 2022 as follows: 1. In order to avoid overflow structures in the street, the Petitioner shall remain at least 5 feet away from the edge of the structures. The Petitioner shall not go over said structures; 2. The Petitioner shall work with Eversource to relocate one pole; 3. The Petitioner shall remove an old 2 inch iron main, as well as crossing the 3 new service lines to Knight Street that will have to be field located and the 5 foot clearance provided; 4. The Petitioner shall clearly mark out the proposed location of the main for field review to ensure there are no detrimental impacts on the adjacent water or sewer mains and obtain a permit to perform this installation prior to excavation; 5. The paving in East Dexter Avenue is brand new and the Petitioner shall restore the pavement with a 2 inch grind and inlay for a distance of 25 feet beyond the disturbance of the roadway in each direction. DPW reserves the right to extend this further if necessary; 6. The Petitioner shall restore to a proper grade acceptable to the abutter the disturbance to the adjacent driveway. Any disturbed curbing must be restored to DPW specifications and all sidewalk work is the responsibility of the developer, all in favor, 9-0..”
Take the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 16, 2022 — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 16, 2022 — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
Receive the proposed conditions and make them part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to receive the proposed conditions and make them part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to receive the proposed conditions and make them part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Robert D. Gaudet & Sons Cleaning Services Inc. d/b/a Service Master by Gaudet, 90 Blueberry Hill Road, Woburn, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Robert D. Gaudet & Sons Cleaning Services Inc. d/b/a Service Master by Gaudet, 90 Blueberry Hill Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0..”
The Woburn City Council makes the following finding pursuant to section 7.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinances: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and...
Motion made and 2nd that the Woburn City Council makes the following FINDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinances: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Woburn City Council makes the following FINDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinances: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add to the proposed conditions, condition No. 8: The parking lot shall be maintained and stripped annually; condition No. 9: Petitioner is willing to work with the City Engineer and DPW...
Motion made and 2nd to add to the proposed conditions, condition No. 8: The parking lot shall be maintained and stripped annually; condition No. 9: Petitioner is willing to work with the City Engineer and DPW Superintendent to address any drainage issues related to this site; and to amend Condition No. 4 to add "and all company vehicles will be marked with the company logo", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add to the proposed conditions, condition No. 8: The parking lot shall be maintained and stripped annually; condition No. 9: Petitioner is willing to work with the City Engineer and DPW Superintendent to address any drainage issues related to this site; and to amend Condition No. 4 to add "and all company vehicles will be marked with the company logo", all in favor, 9-0..”
Grant the special permit with the 9 conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be...
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT with the 9 conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Proposed Site Plan" dated June 2, 2022, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances; 3. The Petitioner shall post signs within its offices requesting that its employees obey the rules of the road while traveling on City of Woburn streets and to use caution while trave
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT with the 9 conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Proposed Site Plan" dated June 2, 2022, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances; 3. The Petitioner shall post signs within its offices requesting that its employees obey the rules of the road while traveling on City of Woburn streets and to use caution while traveling on Nashua Street to and from Holton Street; 4. The Petitioner's commercial vehicles shall not use the section of Nashua Street between Draper Street and Holton Street when traveling to and from the site and all company vehicles will be marked with the company logo; 5. That the commercial vehicles parked on the site shall be limited to ten (10) vehicles: five (5) cargo vans; three (3) box trucks; and two (2) pick-up trucks; 6. All commercial vehicles shall be registered in the City of Woburn; 7. All commercial vehicles exiting the premises shall turn left toward Holton Street and shall not use Blueberry Hill Road; 8. The parking lot shall be maintained and stripped annually; and 9. Petitioner is willing to work with the City Engineer and DPW Superintendent to address any drainage issues related to this site, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Iryana Market and Saeed Rajavi, 444 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, request for a...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Iryana Market and Saeed Rajavi, 444 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, request for a special permit pursuant to the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Iryana Market and Saeed Rajavi, 444 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, request for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0..”
Grant the special permit and site plan review with the following three (3) conditions: 1. That the Petitioner is subject to the necessary approvals by city departments as required by Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT and SITE PLAN REVIEW with the following three (3) conditions: 1. That the Petitioner is subject to the necessary approvals by city departments as required by Woburn Zoning Ordinances, Woburn Municipal Codes, as well as fire codes, and health codes; 2. Stock and foodstuffs are prohibited from being delivered through the front door, in order to further lessen the possibility/extent of sidewalk conflict; and 3. Petitioner shall submit a site plan which identifies the location of the Dumpster that will be used by this business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT and SITE PLAN REVIEW with the following three (3) conditions: 1. That the Petitioner is subject to the necessary approvals by city departments as required by Woburn Zoning Ordinances, Woburn Municipal Codes, as well as fire codes, and health codes; 2. Stock and foodstuffs are prohibited from being delivered through the front door, in order to further lessen the possibility/extent of sidewalk conflict; and 3. Petitioner shall submit a site plan which identifies the location of the Dumpster that will be used by this business, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by U-Haul Co. of Massachusetts and Ohio, Inc., 31 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by U-Haul Co. of Massachusetts and Ohio, Inc., 31 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules and take a five-minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take a five-minute recess, all in favor 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take a five-minute recess, all in favor 9- 0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept the communication dated June 19, 2022, from Allen & Major Associates, Inc
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication dated June 19, 2022, from Allen & Major Associates, Inc., all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication dated June 19, 2022, from Allen & Major Associates, Inc., all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by U-Haul Co. of Massachusetts and Ohio, Inc., 31 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 16, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by U-Haul Co....
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by eca nema Brightfields I, LLC and eca nema Brightfields II, LLC, 282 Moody Street, No. 202, Waltham,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by eca nema Brightfields I, LLC and eca nema Brightfields II, LLC, 282 Moody Street, No. 202, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9- 0..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by eca nema Brightfields I, LLC and eca nema Brightfields II, LLC, 282 Moody Street, No. 202, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, request for special permit...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add a sixth condition: All conditions of the existing special permit shall remain in effect
Motion made and 2nd to add a sixth condition: All conditions of the existing special permit shall remain in effect, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd to add a sixth condition: All conditions of the existing special permit shall remain in effect, all in favor, 9-0..”
Grant the special permit and site plan review with the following six (6) conditions: 1. The date of the site plan of record is June 8, 2022; 2. The Petitioner shall be responsible for the disposal...
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT and SITE PLAN REVIEW with the following six (6) conditions: 1. The date of the site plan of record is June 8, 2022; 2. The Petitioner shall be responsible for the disposal of solar panels or equipment that become obsolete in perpetuity; 3. The Petitioner shall attach the approval letters from the EPA, Woburn Conservation Commission, and Woburn Fire Department to the petition; 4. A Knox Box, Knox Padlock, or similar device meeting the Fire Department's approval shall be required on every gate at every point of access, to ensure/facilitate ease of access by the Fire Department when needed; 5. The Petitioner's management team and its contractor shall provide access and mitigation training for Fire Department personnel, prior to "energizing" the proposed fields for use. In addition, the Petitioner shall provide additional training to City personnel any time there is an update/upgrade or change to the solar photovoltaic installation that might impact emergency responses to the site; and 6. All conditions of the existing special permit shall remain in effect, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT and SITE PLAN REVIEW with the following six (6) conditions: 1. The date of the site plan of record is June 8, 2022; 2. The Petitioner shall be responsible for the disposal of solar panels or equipment that become obsolete in perpetuity; 3. The Petitioner shall attach the approval letters from the EPA, Woburn Conservation Commission, and Woburn Fire Department to the petition; 4. A Knox Box, Knox Padlock, or similar device meeting the Fire Department's approval shall be required on every gate at every point of access, to ensure/facilitate ease of access by the Fire Department when needed; 5. The Petitioner's management team and its contractor shall provide access and mitigation training for Fire Department personnel, prior to "energizing" the proposed fields for use. In addition, the Petitioner shall provide additional training to City personnel any time there is an update/upgrade or change to the solar photovoltaic installation that might impact emergency responses to the site; and 6. All conditions of the existing special permit shall remain in effect, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by McDonald's Real Estate Company, 110 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607, request for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by McDonald's Real Estate Company, 110 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607, request for a special permit pursuant to the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 16, 2022 — On the petition by McDonald's Real Estate Company, 110 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the sum of $246,738.31 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Mayor...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the sum of $29,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From:...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinance, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn that Title 2, Article xxvii,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Transfer of Second-Class Motor Vehicle Sales License from Capelo's Auto Service, Inc. dba j.c....
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Liaison
Receive and make part of the permanent record the following Settlement Agreement
Motion made and 2nd to receive and make part of the permanent record the following Settlement Agreement, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to receive and make part of the permanent record the following Settlement Agreement, all in favor, 9-0..”
The City Council enter into the Settlement Agreement with NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC in Land Court Miscellaneous Case No. 137292, and that the Councilor Concannon as President of the City...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council enter into the Settlement Agreement with NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC in Land Court Miscellaneous Case No. 137292, and that the Councilor Concannon as President of the City Council, be authorized to sign the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the City Council, all in favor, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes; MOTION PASSES.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaNo: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council enter into the Settlement Agreement with NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC in Land Court Miscellaneous Case No. 137292, and that the Councilor Concannon as President of the City Council, be authorized to sign the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the City Council, all in favor, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes; MOTION PASSES..”
Citizen’s Participation
The matter be received and placed on file — communications and reports A communication dated June 16, 2022, was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 1, 2022, was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15 Article...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to the Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 3, Article I, Section 3-6, the Police Chief is hereby authorized to dispose of the following vehicles and...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to the Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 3, Article I, Section 3-6, the Superintendent of the Parks Department is hereby authorized to dispose of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to the Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 3, Article I, Section 3-6, the Superintendent of Public Works is hereby authorized to dispose of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for September 6, 2022 is hereby canceled due to the state primary election
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules and allow for the following two late filing to be added to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for the following two late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for the following two late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $218,775.12 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Mayor's Salary Adjustment Acct# 0112151-511019 $218,775.12 To:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $20,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Traffic Safety & Infrastructure $20,000.00 To: acct# 360058-588405...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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